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Which Endangered Primate Species Is Endemic to Cat Ba Island in Halong Bay?

šŸ’” The Answer

  • The Cat Ba langur, or golden-headed langur, is one of the world's most endangered primates.
  • Fewer than 70 individuals remain in the wild, all living on the rocky cliffs of Cat Ba Island.
  • The langurs feed on leaves, fruits, and flowers from the island's limestone forest.
  • Conservation efforts include anti-poaching patrols and habitat restoration to save the species.

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